Start with checking your earnings statement and coordinating with your spouse.

Your Social Security statement is a critical tool for understanding and planning for your financial future. It contains essential details about your work history, benefits eligibility, and future ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PeopleImages / Getty Images/iStockphoto The amount of money you get in your Social Security check every month for the rest of your ...

The Social Security Administration is scheduled to start sending statements to beneficiaries, including the dollar amounts to expect for their 2026 benefits. The new year will bring a 2.8% ...

Some states have higher average Social Security benefits than others. See how states rank, what explains the differences, and ...